Everything was good, terrific food, from the best food to the dessert. Great mixed drinks and excellent service.

I cannot express how terrifically tasting everything is at The Red Dory! Starting with the fried oysters accompanied by the pineapple coleslaw, we devoured the steak frites, and then café au lait with two delicious desserts that are basically indescribable (you just try them and you'll know what I mean). Always going back for more! read more

The review is the same as the previous one but I would like to say that this place could be SOOOO much better if the food were just upgraded. First, they haven't changed the menu in a very long time, and more importantly, most of what they are making is under-seasoned and depressingly bland. There is just so much potential to this restaurant. They have a gorgeous space, one of the very best wine lists I have ever seen (and incredibly well priced) for it's size, and the service, while pretty haphazard, is at least friendly and enthusiastic. It's just that the kitchen is just not really pulling its weight. I'll point to the calamari that was just a consistency, with not flavor, the fried softshell crab where someone needs to go on line and check out different tempura batters for a really brilliant light crisp, same goes for the fried oysters which are heavy and oily... I've had a lot of the food on this menu and the problems I am describing run across virtually everything they offer. I will return for wine and space but just wish they could get this place over the hump with food that is in keeping with the high quality of everything else about the place. read more

The Red Dory was fabulous. Two outstanding dishes of note were the wood-grilled swordfish with brussel sprouts & mashed potatoes AND the fish and chips. We had eaten at the Red Dory five or so years ago and it was just as wonderful this time around. We stayed in Newport and it was well worth the 25-min drive. read more

The Red Dory - Wood-grilled swordfish with mashed potatoes & brussel sprouts - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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The menu choices included an excellent variety with something to please everyone .The service was excellent and the food was delicious . The portions were very generous and everything was well thought out and coordinated . Definitely returning ! Great job guys ! read more

Well worth the drive from Providence. Sometimes it's hard to know which places to go outside of the city....the Red Dory has always been one of our favorites. It's stayed consist over the years with freshest seafood, creative flavors, homemade pastas, and great service. Everything on the menu is good here. The portions are on the smaller side but you can't have everything in life. read more

The Red Dory - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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We had not been back since COVID days but as friends have this spot on their regular dining schedule - ventured again. Service was good and the bar was much improved. Cocktails were good. Appetizers were 1/2 dozen oysters and their house-made pastrami. The latter was excellent and a huge portion but the pickles were a travesty. Don't know if the weird and unpleasant flavor was intentional or a pickling job that went astray. We both had their steak frites. Steak was fine but the entire dish - especially the fries - were very over salted. And they could cut the amount of fries in half. Throw in 2 glasses of wine and tip. Damages for 2 was $190. read more

Randomly found this restaurant and went on Mother's Day. Food, views and ambience were amazing! Jade was our server and she was outstanding! She attended to our needs and didn't rush us. Highly recommend the Steak Frites and Raw Bar Platter. read more

Quality restaurant bringing bold tastes to local ingredients, with very good service in a modern stylish setting. I was pleased to see so many European influences across the menu, and the spices were definitely not your old New England clam shack. Everything was fresh and the fried items were served hot. Full disclosure: I'm obnoxiously picky. My entree, a cod cassoulet, was a near miss, with tasty clams & beans in a comforting broth, but not quite as good as I hoped. My cocktail, a Mexican hand grenade, was similarly good, but not perfect, with a touch too much brine. Their specialty seems to be to add a bit of pineapple to the coleslaw and the fluke ceviche, which is bright but not outstanding. The atmosphere is a bit cold, like a Scandinavian wine bar, with metal tables and hard benches, but it's well lit and elegant. Almost 5 stars, and I may try it again the next time I'm in Tiverton. read more

The food is delicious and the staff were all very attentive. The Pan Roasted Cod was a tad too salty. The fries with the Steak Frites were phenomenal. I would definitely recommend creating a reservation before dining, I visited on a Wednesday night and it was completely packed and busy. read more

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Dinner at the Red Dory always feels good! The vibe is casual cool, the kind of place where you can relax into your seat and truly enjoy the moment without ever feeling rushed. Every dish we've tried here has had the freshest ingredients and been presented in a pleasing and often creative way. Recently our server, Shelby, made the evening shine even brighter. Warm, attentive and wonderfully knowledgeable, she struck just the right balance between professionalism and friendly charm. She anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask and made us feel right at home. Often seniors our age, leaning into 80, often do not feel seen or heard as they once were. So thank you Shelby for making us feel most welcome and special! We look forward to returning to The Red Dory again and again...Marion D read more

The food was great and our waitress Jade was amazing... nice location front ocean. Definitely give it try read more

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The food was good. Fresh and well done, and the service was great. We had great dinner.

Nine years later from my first dining experience here & the food is still as good as the first time. Staff & service were great. The crispy fried oysters are wonderful, so light in taste & I had the pan roasted cod with littlenecks & beans in a broth which was delicious. A friendly atmosphere & would suit any occasion. read more

Any great dish is a sum of its parts-- and without great ingredients, the dish is a house built on a foundation of sand. However, you won't find anything but farm fresh, rich in flavor, colorful ingredients at The Red Dory. The Kale Cesar salad featured an in house dressing, unmistakably artisan in its consistency and flavor. The Fluke Ceviche was thoughtfully presented and seemed to give the chef an opportunity to express himself, the fish was firm, the vegetables were crispy, and was delightfully citrusy- diced and packed to perfection. The Yellowfin Tuna Tartar topped with a smokey, salty caper mayo, which complimented the fish well, was served with house chips and was nothing short of delicious-- BUT the chip to tartar ratio was a bit off, with too many chips. Finally, the Salmon in coconut red curry was a harmonious fusion of flavors and textures. The spicy coconut red curry adds a delightful kick, elevating the dish to a memorable culinary experience. Overall, The Red Dory delivered a well-balanced and satisfying dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds. The only downfall to the experience was the lack of physical menus. While electronic menus may offer convenience, they detract from the traditional dining experience that many look to in order to unplug for a bit. Still- I would recommend to anyone looking for a tasteful dining experience! read more

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Went here on a Sunday night, had reservations but walk ins could have gotten a table! Servers were very nice. Drinks were good, not too weak and not too strong. We got the pastrami app and it was just as good as other reviews said, would go back again for that! Fish and chips and steak was also good. Great location, if the weather was nice it would have been great to sit outside and hear the water. read more

Find yourself a little oasis across from the water and settle on in here. Strolled in on a Sunday afternoon for some light fare and settled on a couple of appetizers. The Middle Eastern Meze Platter is a bouquet of delicious bites. On it you will get minted yogurt, eggplant caponata, muhammarra, eggplant purée, chick peas, toasted almonds, edamame, olives and flat bread chips. A good portion. The second app was the Grilled Spanish Octopus. It's served in a light romesco sauce, fried chick peas and pimentón de la vera. Excellent. read more

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My gf and I had two different experiences here. My rating would be 4 stars and hers 2 stars. Luckily for the Red Dory, I am the one writing the review. I ordered the octopus appetizer, a blueberry lemon dessert and the star of the show ... wait for it ... a Alchemist Brewing Heady Topper IPA. That's right, for $10 they sell cans of the #12 rated beer in the world, according to Beer Advocate. Very hard to find ... but they have it here somehow. This alone gets them bumped up on my list. My gf had the orichette pasta with sausage. She did not enjoy her dish. In her defense, it was a bit of an oily mess. They almost sear the pasta on one side so its a little chewy and crisp. I am pretty against this ... as it did not add to the dish at all. The sausage pieces were few and sprinkled throughout. I will agree, if I received this dish for $25, I'd have been PO'ed too. My octopus was great but a bit on the small side. I asked if they served an entree portion but was told they did not, however many people find the appetizer meal-sized. I think I disagree and this is an appetizer-sized portion. If not for the chickpeas that came with it, I'd have had to order a meal to go with it. I left hungry. The chowder was haddock and clam chowder, which was disappointing as I could never get into mixed chowders. The dessert was a hot mess ... actually a cold mess ... but a mess all the same. The waitress talked me out of (sort of) the Basque Cheesecake by telling me their signature dessert was the lemon blueberry pudding. I asked her if it was a British-style pudding (more of a cake) or an American style pudding (creamy). She said it was like a melted souffle ... and that was a good description. It was a soft, runny cake-like structure ... about 2 spoonful-worth. Not big at all. The main part of the dish was a lemon curd 'sauce' which looked like a melted plate of ice cream. The flavour was nice but it was essentially a dish of sauce with 2 spoonfuls of light cake. Don't get this ... if you do, politely ask for a straw to drink your dessert. I think I was so excited to see Heady Topper on the menu that I might have overrated our meal based on the food. The atmosphere is great ... right across from the water. There is a cute outdoor seating section in the front of the restaurant and inside has a wood-burning fire and is very cozy. Overall, I liked my experience and would like to try it again, although the menu was a bit light. I have a feeling I will be overruled by the lady as she did not like her meal at all. read more

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Cute restaurant that looks like it's a little shack, but very nice inside. Have never been there before and didn't know reservations would be needed. We were just driving through on our way back from Newport. The hostesses (2) were both very nice and got us a table as long as we would be out within an hour and half. They don't have traditional menus you need to scan the wall code or ask for an iPad. The bar area was really nice looking and had many open seats. We were seated at a booth which had a stainless steel type table. Wasn't that nice and held the water from the drinks. The waitress seemed nice until I only ordered French fries. I was looking for a chicken parm or chicken sandwich or just anything chicken. I even asked if they had chicken tenders for kids but they didn't. The only chicken dish was described to me as half a chicken! She then tried to push steak and other dishes. Another server came really fast with our meals: fish and chips and my side of French fries. French fries were string type and were ok. The fish was good. The waitress never came back to refill our drinks and only came back to ask if we wanted desert. She never even said anything when I paid. The place wasn't that packed, she was just mad I didn't order anything. Would try somewhere else before going back. Their bathroom was nice and clean which was nice after being in a really nasty one while in Newport. read more

Great food and service. Excellent bartenders. The only reason the review is not 5 stars is portions are small. Food is tasty but the price per gram is not a value. read more

Outstanding food , service and ambience ! The seafood is all locally sourced and fresh as it gets. I'm a fisherman who found a place who loves and knows seafood! read more

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Great meal tonight. Attentive service. Priced appropriately. Great daiquiri, great finds on the wine list. Everything I wanted in a night out. A proper restaurant. Cheers read more

The Red Dory - Raw Bar Platter with fluke ceviche - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

This is a wonderful restaurant in a beautiful coastal setting. My family has been coming to this place for many years and their standards have not only been maintained, I think they have improved. We went on a Friday night close to opening time and sat on their open-air shaded patio. Our server was very friendly to our group - all while training a new staff member - and she didn't miss a beat. We had deviled eggs, pastrami, and a half dozen littleneck clams as appetizers. Each item was packed with flavor and tasted fresh. I got the fried scallops, my wife got pasta, and my daughter got a kids fish and chips. The pasta was very anchovy-ey and flavorful. Both of our fried dishes were done with a gentle touch, and were crispy and absolutely perfectly breaded and not overdone. The icing on the cake at The Red Dory was their great beer selection, and we were lucky they had Heady Topper IPA from Vermont - I DID NOT expect to wash down my incredible plate of fried seafood with that exquisite and hard-to-find-outside-of-VT beer. It was fresh tasting and had a good canned-on date. Such a great meal with a craft beer surprise. read more

The Red Dory - Cauliflower Bucatini - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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First of all, we had the most gorgeous view of the sunset over the water from out table. I would come back for the setting alone. We started of with cocktails. My partner ordered the Siesta which kind of reminds me of a margarita. It was good, but I loved my Mexican Hand Grenade cocktail. I loved the smokiness of the mezcal and the spiciness from the habanero. For apps, we got the Raw Bar Platter. It's a perfect way to try most of the items on their appetizer menu. It had 6 oysters, 3 little necks, 2 shrimp cocktail, fluke ceviche, and crackers. All very fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed the addition of pomegranate in the ceviche. Oh and it comes with an intensely pink mignonette sauce- the best I've ever had. The Smoked Haddock and Clam Chowder had great, robust flavor- but a bitter thinner in consistency than I prefer. Both the Caesar and Simple Green salads were refreshing, simple, and lightly dressed- which I liked. For my main dish, I combined two apps that I couldn't choose between. The Middle Eastern Meze Platter was good, but I really enjoyed the gnocchi that was perfectly cooked and covered in a delicious puréed spinach sauce. My partner ordered the Pan Roasted Cod. So perfectly prepared and delicious. Shout out to Jade. The service was great! :) read more

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'Twas a treat. Good eats nice layout Porch was nice but no real views. Very good service , very good food. A swell place for family and dates. read more

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First restaurant visit since lockdown, so we had some trepidation. When we arrived, we were alone in the dining room, but half hour later the room was full (with generous distancing). We decided on a bunch of small plates and appetizers: fried oysters, smoked haddock chowder, fried soft shell crabs, and octopus. Everything was perfect! SO GLAD we chose Red Dory for our first time. Already made reservations for next week. Can't wait! read more

The Red Dory - Specials at the Red Dory last Sunday - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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Wanted to try someplace new and had driven by The Red Dory on multiple Occasions and decided to celebrate my Husband's birthday here amongst friends. I made reservations for 6 a few days prior which was a good idea because they were pretty packed on a Saturday evening at 5:45pm. We were able to get the last parking space available on the side of the restaurant. We were sat in the back with a beautiful view of the ocean. Our server was very friendly, all smiles, and very accommodating. While the menu was limited we all had no problem deciding what to order. Serving sizes were satisfying and the food was absolutely delicious. The drinks were very good as well. Overall our experience at The Red Dory was a positive one and plan on eating here again. read more

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We had a late Wednesday night dinner. The service was great. Really attentive server and gave us a bunch of recommendations. Food was also great. We enjoyed the local oysters, fried oysters, the clam chowder was interesting and tasty with the haddock, and the pork and veal meatballs were really good (it came with a really fragrant garlicky oil based sauce and the orecchiette was really nicely crisped). All in all an amazing experience, highly recommend. read more

The Pastrami Appetizer was ridiculous. We ordered a 2nd one it was so good. All the dishes were excellent and service was spot on. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Good spot for dinner at Tiverton overlooking the water, boats and sunset. I'd been wanting to try this spot for a while and finally got to have dinner on a weekday. Got the blueberry bourbon drink which was pretty good. Not too sweet, and was refreshing and well balanced at the time. For food, we got the beet salad, fluke ceviche and the roasted bbq chicken. Ceviche and salad were alright though the chicken was perfectly cooked and tasted amazing. The pickled vegetables and beans went along well. Overall good experience, bit pricey though nice spot for a romantic dinner. read more

The Red Dory is a hidden gem. Definitely worthy of the "Sunday spin". The food is always top notch and the setting isn't stuffy or formal. It's always popular for family gatherings and it's a delight to see multiple generations find something delightful to eat and enjoy. The wine list is "ok" and the servers are cheery and efficient. read more

I can't say enough about the food at the Red Dory. I had the veal and pork meatballs, quite good. The wine selection was great. A nitpick: why would you serve three pieces of bread to a table of two? Service was a bit rushed but acceptable. Ambiance! Sorry, this was a big negative. Loud to the point where it was difficult to hear. So Red Dory are you a bar first or are you a restaurant first? read more

First time here and it was wonderful. Ethan Did a excellent job at service. Quick and attentive to our needs. The atmosphere and indoor dinning area was neat and inviting with perfect lighting. Check the photos for what we had for dinner, also added the receipt. Wonderful location with plenty of parking. Will definitely repeat! All of our food was excellent!!!! read more

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We are trying to eat our way through Tiverton. I made reservations here two days in advance without a problem. We were seated immediately in a friendly relaxed way. Our big thing is food, price, server. I had the bucatini, a pasta dish with roasted cauliflower, one nuts, anchovy, etc. So good and a generous portion. My love had the pork and break meatballs on pasta. We finished everything. For dessert, we shared the warm chocolate cake. Finished it! The decaf coffees were unusually tasty. Price. Yes, I thought the price was a bit high but they have a business to run, staff to pay and folks are hot to get out. Maybe it was ten percent more than it should be but, it's also about the local economy. Service. Excellent. Shelby did a nice job. Attentive, pleasant, unobtrusive, fast. My kind of server. There are some cons. The small serving of fresh bread was.. Small, with a saucer of plain olive oil. Kind of boring. Tasty, but boring. The warm chocolate cake wasn't and could have been warmer. It was not dense, falling apart. I think it was flourless. Just okay. Will I return? Absolutely. This is a nicely decorated, well staffed, restaurant with tasty offerings. Ask for Shelby. read more

The Red Dory - You can't miss this sign. When the weather is nice, step across the street for the view. - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

We really enjoyed this restaurant on our last night in Rhode Island. Score heading back to Texas. Very fresh seafood and attentive service were much enjoyed. The complimentary focaccia bread was AMAZING! I bake this myself and emailed the restaurant for hints, the baker actually answered with helpful insight! Highly recommend! read more

I was here a long time ago but do remember ordering octopus & it was delicious. I love to see that on a menu so of course I have to try if they have it. I'll need to go back, it's been too long. But I'd recommend because the food was really good.. read more

We ordered the fluke ceviche and crispy shrimp which was awesome. The pan roasted cod was delicious, the only thing that put me off was the sausage. It didn't belong, although pork and seafood go great together, the sausage wasn't good. I would recommend linguica or chorizo. The color and spice would add a much better flavor. Service was impeccable, the staff was great. The atmosphere is casual a bit loud, but tolerable. Definitely recommend. read more

The Red Dory - Fluke ceviche - New American Near Me - Tiverton, Rhode Island

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First time here an we were impressed. Nice decor with a large bar. Split the fried shrimp and pastrami for appetizers. The pastrami was definitely the better of the two. First time having homemade pastrami and it was delicious. For entrees we had the pork and veal meatballs with orecchiette and an arugula salad. The meatball entree with very good, very flavorful. The only issue with the entire experience was not being able to add any protein to the salad. One star off for that. Everything else, the service, food, ambience were amazing. We will definitely put this on our regular rotation of restaurants. read more

Very good cocktails and ambiance. Cozy on a winter night for dinner. We ate near the wood burning stove and had good service. The best part of the meal was the fried oyster appetizer it was delicious. My Portuguese duck rice was good and helped me discover a newfound dish that I'll look to cook at home. However my wife got a pan roasted cod and didn't think it was great. So there was some inconsistency with the food we got. read more

We got takeout recently from the Red Dory, and it was pretty good. We had the deviled eggs, smoked haddock chowder, octopus appetizer, pineapple coconut rice pudding, and the blueberry lemon dessert. The deviled eggs were the best I have ever had, and I think there was caviar on top. Really fantastic. The smoked haddock chowder was very disappointing. The chowder had broken (which means the cream wasn't tempered properly and the oil cream, and butter separated). I think it must have been reheated and over reduced, it was incredibly salty and I was unable to eat it. The octopus App was cooked perfectly. I have never had such tender tenticals. The rice pudding and lemon blueberry dessert were both great as well. Great / small place for date night or family dinner across the street from Grinnell's Beach in Tiverton. read more

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